Around-the-World Roundup: 'Hobbit' Hits $900 Million Worldwide

It joins the other two Hobbit movies—and the last two Lord of the Rings movies—in that $900-million-plus club.

In its second weekend in China, the final chapter in the Hobbit trilogy added $20.3 million, which brings its total there to $92.6 million. Overall, it has now earned $664.4 million overseas and $916 million worldwide.

Ultimately, it could wind up passing The Desolation of Smaug's $960 million total; however, reaching $1 billion now seems to be out of the question.Taken 3 added $21.3 million this weekend, which included a solid $3.5 million start in Mexico. To date, the final installment in the action franchise has earned $162.8 million overseas.

Playing in 37 territories, Big Hero 6 earned an estimated $20.1 million this weekend. It opened in second place in the U.K. with $6 million ($6.8 million including previews), which is 15 percent lower than Frozen. It also held on to first place in Japan, where it has now grossed $63 million. To date, Big Hero 6 has earned $266.6 million overseas, and still has France and China on the way in February. American Sniper added $11.6 million, which brings its total to $68.3 million. The Clint Eastwood war drama still has France, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, Japan and Germany on the way in late February.

A week ahead of its U.S. debut, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water opened to an estimated $8 million across five markets. Most of that came in Mexico, where the movie took in a very strong $6.7 million. Along with the U.S., SpongeBob also reaches Brazil and Spain next weekend.Kingsman: The Secret Service opened to $6.5 million in the U.K. this weekend. The comic book adaptation, directed by Matthew Vaughn, expands to the U.S. on February 13th.